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Troubleshooting
Symptom
No power.
The power is on, but
the unit does not work.
No picture.
The playback picture is
poor.
The unit does not start
playback.
The OPEN button is not
operated.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The power cord is disconnected.
No disc is inserted.
No tape is inserted.
The TV is not set to receive unit signal
output.
TV/VCR mode for unit is set to TV.
The video cable is not connected
securely.
The connected TV power is turned off.
The disc is dirty.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
No disc is inserted.
No tape is inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the guide.
The disc is dirty.
If you block the tray during Open/Close
on your hand, then the TV picture will
change with blue color.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the unit.
The remote control is too far from the
unit.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the unit.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
This remote control uses the same
buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex. PLAY).
Correction
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the unit
appears on the TV screen.
Press the TV/VCR button on the remote
control repeatedly to choose VCR
mode. TV indicator disappears from the
display window.
Connect the video cable securely.
Turn on the TV.
Clean the disc.
Clean video heads.
Use CH/TRK (
v
/
V
) for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system, and Regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Press the POWER button to return to
the normal operation.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the unit.
Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
When using a VCR tape, first press the
VCR button. When using a DVD, first
press the DVD button.
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• Keep the unit plugged into an AC power outlet with
POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the unit to dry before using it.
